Instantq alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Instantq in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Instantq actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Instantq. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Instantq's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Instantq?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Cuboh | We help restaurants manage their online orders. | Summer 2019 | 50 | Acquired |
| Mobydish | MobyDish, a tech-enabled service, allowing anyone to place a catering… | Winter 2015 | 10 | Acquired |
| Tablevibe | Direct Ordering Software for Restaurants | Summer 2021 | 10 | Acquired |
| Meitre | Opentable for the world's top restaurants; we help them increase… | Winter 2018 | 9 | Active |
| Avocado | AI-Native Restaurant POS | Winter 2021 | 4 | Active |
| OurMenu | — | Winter 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Crowdery | [Now Clara, YC S14- claralabs.com] | Summer 2013 | 2 | Inactive |
| The Third Place | Subscriptions for neighborhood businesses | Winter 2021 | 2 | Active |
| StrideQ | Automated phone ordering system for restaurants | Summer 2021 | 2 | Active |
| Haywheel | Haywheel is an artisan food marketplace for restaurants and specialty… | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Instantq still active?
Instantq is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Instantq. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Instantq's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.